Kayla Baumgardt

kcbaumg@ilstu.edu
656 Red Tail Ct.
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630)-842-5634

Objective To obtain a full-time position as a special education teacher.

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Education Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education, May 2020
Professional Educator License
Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist 1 PreK-Age 21
GPA: 4.0/4.0; Dean’s List: Four semesters

Teaching Student Teaching Experience (5 full days a week clinical experience):

Experience Creekside Elementary School, Plainfield, IL (1/20-5/20)
5th Grade Self-Contained Emotional Support Classroom, BASES Program, Diverse
student population: small urban, 67% low income, 78.4% minority
• This will be completed once further completion of experience.
Field Base Experience (4 full days a week clinical experience):
Plainfield East High School, Plainfield, IL (8/19-12/19)
9-12th Self-Contained Adapted Setting, Multi-needs classroom, SCORE Program,
Diverse student population: small urban, 28.2% low income, 55.4% minority
• Taught 4 content areas including differentiated levels of English Language Arts
• Collaborated with educators to integrate evidence-based practices
• Wrote instructional plans using systematic instruction
• Collected daily data on lesson objectives, IEP goals and progression toward
standards
• Created behavior management systems and associated reinforcement schedules
Implemented instruction and interventions to help students meet IEP goals
Practicum Experience (2 full days a week clinical experience):
Olympia North Elementary School, Danvers, IL (1/19-5/19)
K-2nd Grade Resource, Diverse student population: rural, 35.9% low income, 7.7%
minority
• Supported students in the general education classroom and in small group pull-
out instruction
• Collaborated with educators to promote inclusion and RTI
• Taught effective, individualized lessons to small groups and one-to-one
situations
• Collected performance and behavior data
 Kayla Baumgardt
kcbaumg@ilstu.edu
656 Red Tail Ct.
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630)-842-5634
• Implemented instruction and interventions to help students meet IEP goals

Relevant First Grade Tutor (8/18-12/18)

Experiences Metcalf Elementary School, Normal, IL
• Assessed student to determine instructional reading level by collecting data
• Created and taught individual literacy lessons

Extended Care Supervisor (8/17-1/19)

Trinity Lutheran School, Bloomington, IL
• Collaborated with parents to create a safe environment before/after school
• Created and planned fun activities and schedules

Partners in Reading Tutor (8/17-5/19)

Normal Public Library, Normal, IL
• Taught reading skills to at-risk readers
• Read with students with severe disabilities and learning disabilities

Volunteer/Intern (8/16-5/17)
Circle Center Grade School, Yorkville, IL
• Assisted special education teacher by progress monitoring and implementing
interventions
• Supported students with disabilities in 1st to 3rd grade

Activities Student Education Association (1/07-5/19)

Students Supporting Individuals with Disabilities (8/07-5/19)

Leadership ISU Leads- Completion of Leadership and Civic Engagement Pillar (8/17-present)
Honors Dean’s List, Illinois State University (12/17-present)